Archive for September, 2010

Sonar Chicago 2010 review

This story was originally published on DePauliaOnline.com on September 27.

On Sept. 9-11, Chicago experienced Sonar, the long-running experimental music festival originating from Barcelona, Spain in 1994.

Marking the end of a long summer of events in Chicago, Sonar offered something different than predecessors like Pitchfork, Lollapalooza or the North Coast Music Festival. Drawing 8,000 visitors over three days, Sonar countered big names, pricy tickets and massive crowds with a free, intimate show that won’t soon be forgotten by those who experienced it.

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Super8 & Tab interview on Ministry of Sound

Ministry of Sound catches up with Finland’s Trance duo, Super8 & Tab.

Deadmau5 presents the ‘Ultimate Remix Challenge’

Deadmau5 and Beatport have teamed up to present ‘the Ultimate Remix Challenge,’ for Deadmau5′s soon-to-be released track ‘SOFI Needs a Ladder.’

Get the pieces and more details at Beatportal.com.

DJ Hero 2′s tracklist revealed

Activision Publishing, Inc. dropped the needle this week on DJ Hero 2′s full mix list that will transform living rooms into nightclubs with the best soundtrack in entertainment.

When the party starts on October 19, budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all their friends will join together and experience these original, exclusive mixes such as Lady Gaga Mixed With Deadmau5, Iyaz Mixed With Rihanna, Eminem Mixed With Lil’ Wayne, Kanye West Mixed With Metallica and a host of others magical musical creations.

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Grooveslanger Radio Episode 006

Grooveslanger Radio Episode 006 is online now.

Check out great music from Bass Kleph, Booka Shade, Oxia and more this time around.

Listen to Chromeo’s new album ‘Business Casual’ for free

Chromeo’s new album Business Casual is out now in the U.S., featuring the oh-so-catchy single ‘Don’t Turn the Lights On.’

You can listen to the ENTIRE album for free at NPR.org.

Moog announces Minimoog Voyager XL

Moog Music recently revealed the new Minimoog Voyager XL, which will be released late this year.

“Designed in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Minimoog, the Minimoog Voyager XL is a sonic powerhouse that pays homage to important milestones in the Moog synthesizer legacy,” according to moogmusic.com.

Minimoog XL Voyager - suggested retail: $4995

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Deadmau5 at 2010 MTV Video Music Awards

Deadmau5 appeared on the white carpet of the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, mau5-head and all, to field some questions before supplying the music for the evening.

Fears of Love Parade-repeat bring early close to Berlin Festival

This past weekend’s Berlin Festival in Europe was shutdown early, as fears that the over-crowded grounds would result in a repeat of the ghastly occurrence at Love Parade 2010.



                                                Video courtesy of tipstadtmagazin.

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Pioneer DJ to launch HDJ-500 headphone series this November

Pioneer is set to invigorate the headphone market this November with the release of the HDJ-500 headphones.

The new HDJ-500 fully utilises the research and technology of Pioneer’s flagship model, the HDJ-2000, to offer both style and substance in a lightweight design.

“The HDJ-500 takes all the quality and design of Pioneer’s top end headphone technology and makes it accessible to a much wider market,” says Jason Pook, product development manager at Pioneer Europe.

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